Veteran Chinese general Zhang Shengmin promoted in reshuffle after anti-corruption purge

East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation

East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation
Trump dismisses bid by some Israeli lawmakers to annex West Bank

Trump dismisses bid by some Israeli lawmakers to annex West Bank
Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations

Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations
Exclusive-French cyclist freed by Russian court says the adventure is over

Exclusive-French cyclist freed by Russian court says the adventure is over
Massive strike in New Zealand as 100,000 demand better pay and conditions
Massive strike in New Zealand as 100,000 demand better pay and conditions
China courts Taiwanese worshippers in religious charm offensive, study shows

China courts Taiwanese worshippers in religious charm offensive, study shows
Factbox-Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast

Factbox-Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast
Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say
On the 'frontline of Taiwan's frontline' with China, a cautious opening to tourists

On the 'frontline of Taiwan's frontline' with China, a cautious opening to tourists
Russia says it takes two more Ukrainian villages, struck energy targets overnight
Russia says it takes two more Ukrainian villages, struck energy targets overnight
North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports

North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports
Trump considers Congressional notification for drug strikes on land

Trump considers Congressional notification for drug strikes on land
Trump says he canceled Putin summit due to stalled negotiations

Trump says he canceled Putin summit due to stalled negotiations
WHO leads medical evacuation of 41 critical patients out of Gaza

WHO leads medical evacuation of 41 critical patients out of Gaza
Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France

Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France
Cameroon's top court rejects election petitions amid clashes in the north

Cameroon's top court rejects election petitions amid clashes in the north
US strikes alleged drug vessel on Pacific side of South America, CBS reports
US strikes alleged drug vessel on Pacific side of South America, CBS reports
At least 40 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
At least 40 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
Argentina's foreign minister resigns days before midterm vote

Argentina's foreign minister resigns days before midterm vote
Russian strategic bombers patrol Baltic Sea in scheduled flight, RIA reports
Russian strategic bombers patrol Baltic Sea in scheduled flight, RIA reports
New UN forum aims to tackle developing economies' debt issues

New UN forum aims to tackle developing economies' debt issues
Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say

Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say
Hungary to start talks on buying nuclear fuel from United States

Hungary to start talks on buying nuclear fuel from United States
Lithuania reopens airport after balloon incident, will shut Belarus border if it recurs

Lithuania reopens airport after balloon incident, will shut Belarus border if it recurs
Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation

Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation
Iran says it won't return to talks as long as US makes 'unreasonable demands'

Iran says it won't return to talks as long as US makes 'unreasonable demands'
Vladimir Putin oversees readiness test of Russia's nuclear forces

Vladimir Putin oversees readiness test of Russia's nuclear forces
Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work

Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work
Kremlin says date of Putin-Trump summit is yet to be set

Kremlin says date of Putin-Trump summit is yet to be set
Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security

Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security
Ivory Coast's Simone Gbagbo, from first lady to presidential challenger

Ivory Coast's Simone Gbagbo, from first lady to presidential challenger
Analysis-Turkey pressing for Western fighter jets to claw back regional edge

Analysis-Turkey pressing for Western fighter jets to claw back regional edge
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Costa Rica, EMSC says
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Costa Rica, EMSC says
Factbox-Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Factbox-Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary

China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary
China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea

China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea
Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos

Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos
South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units

South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units
Fierce winds stoke fires, bring extreme heat to Australia and New Zealand

Fierce winds stoke fires, bring extreme heat to Australia and New Zealand
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip
Cuban musicians, US ambassador pay homage to 'Queen of Salsa' Celia Cruz

Cuban musicians, US ambassador pay homage to 'Queen of Salsa' Celia Cruz
Colombia ELN rebels deny any involvement with alleged drug boat destroyed by US

Colombia ELN rebels deny any involvement with alleged drug boat destroyed by US
Lithuania's capital airport suspends traffic over smugglers' balloons
Lithuania's capital airport suspends traffic over smugglers' balloons
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation